Wullie Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm asking that question because we're one injury away from playing James Perch and two injuries away from another Norwich-type debacle. I'm more than willing to cut them a bit of slack and was especially delighted with the signing of Cisse, but they're really neglecting that area of the squad for the sake of a few quid that we may end up losing in lost revenue for finishing a few places further down the table. It's another gamble basically. If we sign someone then fair play but if we don't then I don't think it's anything to be so casual about personally. There's no point ripping your hair out but it's a big concern. Perch is a better footballer than Williamson IMO. So's Hatem Ben Arfa but I wouldn't play either of them at centre half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm asking that question because we're one injury away from playing James Perch and two injuries away from another Norwich-type debacle. I suppose that's true, but we already have our first choice CB out, first and second for the last game. I just don't think you can plan your squad based on having three or four CBs missing at once. Not many squads can cope with that, nor would they be expected to. I would be happier if we signed someone else though obviously, you're right about the short-term situation. Most squads would have a kid to bring in though I reckon, rather than playing a Championship full back in that position. We're clearly, for whatever reason, not going to put Kadar in there and therefore someone must come in. If we go Blackburn on Wednesday with Perch at centre half, somebody wants shooting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Worry about Aston Villa's pace against Williamson. I have never really been a big fan of Williamson but he can definitely hold his own in the air, not bad positionally and is strong but if N'zog, agbonlahor, bent make some runs, he could well get done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Worry about Aston Villa's pace against Williamson. I have never really been a big fan of Williamson but he can definitely hold his own in the air, not bad positionally and is strong but if N'zog, agbonlahor, bent make some runs, he could well get done Was fine last season and got two assists. Villa will be shitting themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 With Williamson back in the side, we've kept 4 clean sheets out of 6 - one of those two games we conceded in was the deflected effort against Brighton. For whatever reason, both him and Steve Taylor have bought into Pardew's way of running the defence and it's paying dividends. Colo + Krul are obviously a big part of the defensive unit, but we have had decent defensive performances/results regardless of the other CB/LB, it seems as though Simpson keeps his place based on how he's performed at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 With Williamson back in the side, we've kept 4 clean sheets out of 6 - one of those two games we conceded in was the deflected effort against Brighton. For whatever reason, both him and Steve Taylor have bought into Pardew's way of running the defence and it's paying dividends. Colo + Krul are obviously a big part of the defensive unit, but we have had decent defensive performances/results regardless of the other CB/LB, it seems as though Simpson keeps his place based on how he's performed at the back. It's amazing Williamson has only faced quick forwards in his entire career over the last few games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 His names too long to fit into a song Mike Williamson, Mike Williamson. To the tune of ' he's here, he's there, he's everyfucking where' Had this going in the Gallowgate back row yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 His names too long to fit into a song Mike Williamson, Mike Williamson. To the tune of ' he's here, he's there, he's everyfucking where' Had this going in the Gallowgate back row yesterday. Yeah, i just about heard both of you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 His names too long to fit into a song Mike Williamson, Mike Williamson. To the tune of ' he's here, he's there, he's everyfucking where' Had this going in the Gallowgate back row yesterday. Yeah, i just about heard both of you. It was just me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 His names too long to fit into a song Mike Williamson, Mike Williamson. To the tune of ' he's here, he's there, he's everyfucking where' Had this going in the Gallowgate back row yesterday. brilliant, definitely having a few go's at this at spurs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Thought Bent targetted making runs between him and Simpson, after getting no change from Colo. Let him in behind too often and played him onside on numerous occassions. Bent makes great runs TBF though and gives better centre backs a tough time. I like Williamson, but he's looking pretty shakey and nervy every game now. High line affecting his game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rey Mysterio Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Massively massively overrated. Wish he'd stop turning his back too. Its a football ffs. How much can it hurt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Growing less and less convinced about this guy. Saylor is miles and miles better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Championship player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 He's not good enough for the aspirations we have. He's one that I'd look at selling in the summer if we can or demote him to 4th choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I don't think he's horrible, he just gets shown up against the better players. We know his limitations, but I think he's decent enough cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Aye you have to look at what he is. Hes meant to be defensive cover for Taylor. Some games hes much better than others, just outclassed today. Rb is a more pressing issue, theyd had way to many chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I don't think he's horrible, he just gets shown up against the better players. We know his limitations, but I think he's decent enough cover. A decent enough cover will step in and do a good job, this is the second time we concede 5 with him having a shocker. 4th choice at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToonZA Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Massively massively overrated. Wish he'd stop turning his back too. Its a football ffs. How much can it hurt? Dont agree with the first part. He is our back up CB and thats how I rated him. He is effective against teams playing a certain way but is hopeless when theres too much movement and pace from the striker or when people are running at him. However, I totally agree with you on the second part and it really p*ssed me off to see him do that. I have seen Sunday league defenders front up to a shot at goal. Quite frankly embarrassing for a PL defender to turn his back on the shot. I somehow recall that I have seen him do this before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Needs to be 4th choice next season with someone brought in to compete with Saylor and Colo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Massively massively overrated. Wish he'd stop turning his back too. Its a football ffs. How much can it hurt? Yep. Again him turning his back costs a goal. Be a man. You would never get that from Saylor. He did it when we lost in the FA Cup too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 He reacts slowly and is much too slow to recover. I think Taylor would have cut out at least one of the crosses for the first two goals where Williamson soon fell behind the play. Taylor would also have made a better attempt at blocking the third. The pen shout showed we still had a glimmer at two down, but it was game over at 3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 He's not necessarily bad, but he's the one that needs upgrading this summer. For a team aiming to be in europe, he should be 4th choice at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 same typical defender as colo... slow mofo defender... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebellious Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Missed Steven Taylor today. Willi looks the championship defender he is for the past few games now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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